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Welcome to our Sushi, Ramen & International Food Lovers Group!
Are you excited about being part of a vibrant community of food lovers who enjoy sharing not just meals, but experiences? Our dining group was created to bring together those who have a passion for exploring diverse culinary delights—from the delicate flavors of sushi to the comforting warmth of ramen, and beyond to the rich tapestry of international cuisines.
Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just starting your culinary journey, everyone is welcome to join us in discovering new dishes, sharing recipes, and enjoying great company. Let’s celebrate the joy of food together, one delicious bite at a time!
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See all- Join us for authentic Japanese Comfort Food at Marumen!Marumen, Fairfax, VA$2.00
Join us for a delightful dining experience at Marumen, NOVA Magazine's perennial Best Restaurants choice!
From Northern Virginia Magazine:
Ramen is meat. Or rather, ramen broth is. The thick bone broth is rich with collagen, and when it’s really done right, it leaves your lips sticky with the stuff. But I know lots of vegetarians who regularly crave a great noodle soup. Hence, the existence of vegetarian ramen. Where to get it? Best Restaurants perennial Maruramen seems like an obvious place to start.
Meals at Marumen commence with a plate of seasoned edamame. It’s the first thing that will distract you from the restaurant’s eerie resemblance to a Pizza Hut, which is only natural, since that’s precisely what once occupied the space. A TV showing some of the sushi offerings on a loop is the next hint. Scan the QR code for a menu, and the transformation is complete. This is indeed a ramen spot, albeit more fusion than traditional, which may explain touches like the veggie ramen.
At first glance, I was impressed with the broth’s milky hue. On visual appeal alone, I might have even been convinced it was tonkotsu. Any such illusions were, naturally, shattered at first taste. That silky, collagenousness that comes with the pork broth was absent. In its place, the thinner soup revealed something all its own: an umami explosion, detonated by the mushroom-based broth. I added a soft-yolked egg, which surprised me with its atypical sweet-and-sour flavor.
This omnivore is still more likely to go for meaty ramen when she can, but for those who eschew meat, Marumen has the soup you’re craving.
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WAITLIST:
Meetup does not allow a waitlist for paid events. If this event fills and you are interested in adding your name to the waitlist, please send host a message through the app.** The non-refundable registration fee helps us share the cost associated with the Meet-Up platform ($360/yr) and reduces the likelihood of no-shows, allowing us to better plan our events and accommodate all participants. Thanks in advance for your understanding!**
To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends.
In the future, we will vary the days of the week, geography and the cost of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO GO WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations. All diners will have their own tab to avoid any confusion.
If you are unable to join us in August, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to dining with you at Marumen!
